40 Years Ago - 1986 Billy Joel released his tenth album The Bridge. "Modern Woman" also appeared on the Ruthless People soundtrack and peaked at #10, #7 AC, #34 Mainstream Rock "A Matter of Trust" made #10, #17 AC, #14 Mainstream Rock. "This Is the Time" peaked at #18, #1 AC, #32 Mainstream Rock. "Baby Grand" a duet with Ray Charles, made #75 and #3 AC. The album also features "Big Man on Mulberry Street," which is a killer track.

40 Years Ago - 1981 Foreigner released their fourth album 4. The number was not only their fourth album, but the band was now a foursome. The album was produced by Mutt Lange. "Urgent" has some synth work from a then unknown Thomas Dolby. The song made #4, #1 Mainstream Rock, and even #32 Club. "Waiting for a Girl Like You" peaked at #2, #1 Mainstream Rock, and #5 AC. "Juke Box Hero" charted #26 and #3 Mainstream Rock. Also #1 on my college dorm floor! "Break It Up" made #26